Roobaram v. State Represented By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Roobaram ... Petitioner Vs.

The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Panruti Police Station, Cuddalore District.

(Crime No.89 of 2026).

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in connection with Crime No.89 of 2026, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Siva Kumar For Respondent :

Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.89 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 112(2), 275 & 123 of BNS r/w Section 24(1) of the COTPA, 2003, is on board for consideration. 1/5

2.

The learned counsel for the petitioner/A3, pleading innocence on the part of the petitioner, who has been in incarceration since 07.03.2026 and false implication in the case, seeks indulgence of this Court. He also submits that the petitioner, without prejudice to the defence and contention, is ready and willing to deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- to any welfare scheme of the Government or any other organization. He also submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court.

3.

The case of the prosecution as put forth by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, opposing the grant of bail, is that the accused were found to be in illegal possession of 250 kilograms of banned tobacco products. He further submits that the petitioner hails from the State of Rajasthan and that he has no previous case. 4.

Considering the voluntary submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) to the credit of "Manasu, Account Number: 024404406764190001, IFSC Code: CSBK0000244, CSB Bank, Pallavaram Branch", without prejudice to the right of defence before the trial Court and making it clear that it would not amount to admission of guilt. 2/5

5.

Further, having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent police and perused the materials available on record, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions and accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum, to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Panruti, Cuddalore, and on further conditions that:

[a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders; [c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on 3/5

bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560];

[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

29.04.2026 ham Note:

1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order on the Official Website of this Court.

2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded on Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code.

To 1.

The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Panruti, Cuddalore.

2.

The Inspector of Police, Panruti Police Station, Cuddalore District.

3.

The Superintendent, Central Prison, Cuddalore.

4.

The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA.,J.

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